National AbleNational Able's "Veterans Forward" program prepares Veteran job seekers to become better job candidates, helps them navigate the new job search work model, and connects them with employers looking to hire Veterans.

Operation RE/MAXProvides listing of RE/MAX offices that have made a commitment to hire and mentor military spouses, veterans and transitioning personnel

USA JOBSThe Office of Personnel Management in support of the President’s Veterans Employment Initiative, created a one-stop web site resource for Federal veteran employment information. The information on this site is designed to ensure veterans, transitioning service members, and their families receive accurate and consistent information regarding veteran’s employment in the Federal Government.

The Veterans CorporationProvides veterans and service-disabled veterans with access to the tools required to become successful in business.

VetJobsThe premiere military related job board on the Internet. The VetJobs website connects transitioning military personnel, veterans and their family members with organizations who are searching for highly trained, reliable and mission-oriented employees.

Financial Resources

Allen Lynch FoundationThe Foundation's mission is to "remove road blocks" that might impede or stop the veteran from becoming a contributing and happy member of society.

Debtors Legal Aid is a non-profit legal services corporation dedicated to helping consumers enforce their right to be treated with dignity and respect in all debt related matters regardless of ability to pay. They help consumers by presenting educational programs, advising pro se litigants, and representing consumers being sued by debt collectors.

Legal Resources

American Bar AssociationVeterans face a wide array of legal issues created by their unique circumstances. The ABA provides a list of resources designed to provide attorneys and veterans with assistance related to challenges in obtaining medical care, disability benefits, reemployment rights, consumer, housing, criminal and family law matters, and in obtaining legal counsel.

Physical Health Resources

Pleural Mesothelioma CenterBecause of the military's use of asbestos in the 20th century, veterans face an elevated risk for developing Mesothelioma cancer. Even those who have served more recently are still at risk for asbestos exposure. The veterans department at the Pleural Mesothelioma Center is run by VA-accredited claims agents who understand first-hand how the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs makes benefits decisions and can instruct veterans about their eligibility for additional financial and medical benefits.

Spiritual Resources

Web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them. Accordingly, there are many sites that explain how to obtain books, military/medical records, information and how to appeal a denied claim with the VA.

Military Outreach USA is a 501(c)3 not for profit which exists to encourage, engage, educate and equip individuals, houses of worship and organizations throughout the nation to provide a supporting role to our military community. This community is comprised of our military (active duty, guard, and reserves), veterans, and their families who are impacted by the visible and invisible wounds of military service.

Assorted Veteran Resources

The Code of Support Foundation (COSF) works to engage and leverage the full spectrum of this nation's resources to our service members, veterans and their families, including advocating for clients through benefit allocation, connecting those suffering from PTSD with mental services, and providing higher education opportunities.

Written by veterans who have successfully made the transition, Down Range offers career planning guidance to U.S. military veterans coming off active duty. This is not simply a guide to transitioning from the military to civilian world. This book is a guide to developing a post-military career, not just for the first few days, weeks, or months after active duty, but for the rest of your employed life.

Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) is a network of public and not-for-profit organizations working together to improve services to Illinois’ military and veteran communities by offering a compilation of resources ranging from legal to disability benefits to financial literacy.

A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to support military officers and their families at every stage of life. MOAA plays an active role with Congress on behalf of the military community on issues that affect the career force, the retired community, and veterans of the uniformed services. They also offer a range of personal and financial services exclusive to MOAA membership.

CHICAGO DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

NLU’s Chicago campus on South Michigan Avenue occupies five floors of the historic Peoples Gas Building. This landmark building, across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park, is easily accessible by train, bus and car and is surrounded by restaurants, parking lots/garages and shops.

ELGIN

Conveniently located in a fast-growing business district off I-90 and Route 31, NLU Elgin features 10 classrooms with high-tech media equipment; a computer lab with high-speed Internet access; two conference rooms; and comfortable student lounges. Parking is free at this recently remodeled and upgraded teaching site, which now includes wireless Internet access.

NORTH SHORE

Opened in the summer of 2006, NLU North Shore at Skokie is a state-of-the-art modern campus located just off the Edens Expressway near the Old Orchard Shopping Center. The campus includes 44 wireless classrooms equipped with high-tech media equipment; four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, including a walk-in lab in the library; six conference rooms; a public café for beverages and snacks; a student welcome center; a library for research and study; and multiple, comfortable student lounge areas.

LISLE

Located just minutes from the East-West Tollway (I-88), NLU Lisle features 42 wireless classrooms equipped with high-tech media equipment; four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, including a separate walk-in lab in the library; a café for beverages and snacks; a student welcome center; a library for research and study; conference rooms; and six comfortable student lounge areas with wireless access.

WHEELING

Located in one of Chicago's major northwest suburbs, the newly renovated NLU Wheeling includes 20 classrooms with high-tech media equipment, four conference rooms, four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, large student lounge areas with wireless capabilities and interactive video capabilities, and an extensive research library. The site also houses the university library research collection.

FLORIDA (TAMPA)

Established in 1988 and located in one of the city's major business districts, NLU's Florida Regional Center serves students in 13 counties in central Florida. In addition to six classrooms, this location features a conference room, a computer lab with high-speed Internet access, an extensive research library and comfortable student lounges.

WISCONSIN

NLU's Milwaukee campus has a proud history of serving graduate students in education in southeastern Wisconsin. Nearly one in five certified Wisconsin teachers looks to NLU for graduate education programs – more than any other university in the state. In addition to classrooms with high-tech media equipment, the campus offers a state-of-the-art computer lab with wireless Internet access and an extensive IDS research library.